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					| _royals_110.png)  | Downey Selected Top Performer in AL Monday, August 8th , 2044
 It's always a thrill for fans of the team and students of the game alike when a superstar in the making shows what he's got. Roman Downey, the Omaha Storm Chasers 20-year-old right fielder, put himself in the spotlight last week making him the clear-cut choice for American League Player of the Week honors.
 
 He ripped 10 hits in 24 at-bats, compiling a .417 average with 4 home runs and 9 RBIs.
 
 Downey has collected 92 hits for the Storm Chasers this year, 16 of them home runs. He has also netted 52 RBIs and scored 45 runs while batting .244.
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